Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A well-established and growing commercial general contractor in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead and oversee multiple ground-up commercial projects while mentoring Project Managers and Project Engineers. This is a senior-level opportunity with clear progression into operations leadership for the right individual.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of complex ground-up commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout, while providing leadership, technical guidance, and strategic oversight across project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead multiple ground-up commercial projects from preconstruction through turnover

Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost controls, and forecasting

Direct subcontractor buyout strategy, contract negotiations, and scope alignment

Partner with Superintendents to drive schedule, quality, and safety performance

Serve as primary point of contact for Owners, Architects, and Engineers

Review and approve RFIs, submittals, and change orders

Provide mentorship and oversight to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Assistant PMs

Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk assessments

Support business development pursuits, proposals, and interviews as needed

Ensure consistent company processes and standards are followed

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects

Proven ground-up construction experience with a General Contractor

Strong background in projects such as retail, multifamily, industrial, office, healthcare, hospitality, or education

Experience managing projects in the $10M–$100M+ range (preferred)

Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Local or regional Columbus market experience

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Long-term growth into Operations Manager / Director-level roles

Why Join This Company

Strong backlog of secured ground-up commercial work

Stable, well-capitalized General Contractor

Leadership role with real influence on projects and teams

Clear career progression and long-term opportunity